How to Roast a Pig - Part 3

I apologize for the delayed posting.  I have had some computer issues that has made life difficult lately.  So without further ado......Part 3 on how to roast a pig.

Game Day

Set your alarm, get up early, and put your game face on because now you are ready to cook.  This is the day you are going to score some serious points for all the work you have been doing.

How to Roast a Whole Pig - Part 2

Preparation
Now the fun begins. Place your pig, on its back, on a large sturdy table. I did a little trimming and clean-up of the pig prior to adding any brine, or rub. The kidneys were still in place so I removed them. They ended up getting thrown away because I was not going to cook them. I also trimmed some of the loose fat to clean it up a little.

How to Roast a Whole Pig - Part 1

Roasting a whole pig isn’t as daunting of a task as it might seem if you have never done it before.  There is definitely some work and time involved, but it certainly isn’t hard.  I’ll explain everything from purchasing to serving so your pig roast can be a day to remember.

I will make this a 5 part, comprehensive, series from start to finish.  So if you haven’t already, subscribe to this blog for regular updates.  Once complete all the information will be placed on the How to Roast a Pig page for future reference.

How to Build a BBQ Pit

When I decided to start my adventure in barbecue, and wanted to roast a pig, I needed a cooking surface large enough to do so.  So I decided to build my own cinder block barbecue pit.  I scoured the Internet looking for the perfect solution, but didn't find what I was looking for.  Therefore, I came up with my own design that incorporated the overall concepts of a proper barbecue pit, and added some of my own finishing touches, I would like to share with you, and how to build it. 

Resources

The adventure of BBQ has led me to a variety of resources, both recommended and found, that has given me bits of insight into the world of barbecue.  Everything from cook times and temperatures to a variety of recipes that I would like to share with you. 

If you have any good websites and/or books please feel free to let me know what they are and I will gladly post them.  Email me at CaughtSmokinBBQ@gmail.com.

Now on with the resources to help make you a professional griller....